THE election of new leaders to Castlereagh Borough Council has led to a bitter spat, with accusations of a unionist carve-up being dismissed as “temper tantrums”. The less than harmonious Annual General Meeting on Monday saw Ulster Unionist Michael Henderson elected Mayor, with DUP Councillor Tommy Stanford his Deputy.
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Council refuse to empty bins if liners aren’t tied
A CARRYDUFF man who was forced to empty his own bin after a “bizarre” health and safety concern meant it was left untouched by binmen has hit out at Castlereagh Borough Council. John McGoran of Manse Drive went out to collect his wheelie bin last week only to find it still full outside his home. He was further baffled when he found a note stuck to the bin stating staff had left it untouched as he had failed to tie the binliner inside it.
McGoran’s girls seal victory
Carryduff ladies got off to a very slow start and an excellent save by goalkeeper Susie Baxter kept them in touch as Bryansford notched up three points from play in the opening 12 minutes.
Bredagh reserve hurlers lose out
BREDAGH’S reserve hurlers began the 2012 campaign in near freezing conditions at Carryduff on Wednesday 4 April.
’Duff reserves lose out to An Ríocht
Carryduff’s reserves lost by two points at Dunavil when they met An Ríocht on Sunday evening.
First win of the year for ’Duff
Carryduff recorded their first win of 2012 with a hard-fought victory over Lisburn outfit Wesley.
